Jenna Bush Hager Pulls Off April Fool’s Day Prank on 'Today' Show April 1, 2026, marked a chaotic yet humorous episode of Today With Jenna & Sheinelle as host Jenna Bush Hager orchestrated a surprise April Fool’s Day prank on her co-host Willie Geist. The segment, which aired on the morning news show, began with a discussion of unrelated topics, including Lamar Odom’s new documentary and Raye’s album, before escalating into a comedic mishap involving a $20,000 cake. Geist, who had joined Hager for the second day of the week’s episode, was initially taken aback when Hager walked over to assist in moving a cake across the set. The cake, described as a viral sensation on social media, was said to be a one-of-a-kind creation priced at $20,000. As Hager reached for the dessert, it slipped from the tray, splattered across the studio floor, and caused her to lose her balance. The incident left the set in stunned silence before Today Digital Executive Editor Arianna Davis Santana quipped, “Well, there goes the one cake, $20,000.” Geist, however, quickly realized the prank was in motion. He pointed at Hager, declaring, “I knew it,” to which she responded with a playful question: “You knew it?” The moment was further amplified when Geist exclaimed, “April Fools!” after helping Hager up. Hager later admitted she had not planned the fall, though she revealed her children had already pulled pranks on their family ahead of the holiday. The prank’s setup was revealed to be a cleverly staged act. A Jenna & Sheinelle crew member had stripped and re-iced the cake within 45 minutes, creating the illusion of a rare, high-value dessert. Geist humorously remarked that the effort was “worth it,” acknowledging the skill required to execute the trick.#today_show #jenna_bush_hager #lamar_odom #raye #willie_geist
